Bainville Town Council Meets, Determines No Junk Lumber To Be Accepted At Lagoon

The Town of Bainville held their regular meeting Monday, Sept. 13, with the full council was present.

Following the approval of the agenda and meeting minutes for August, clerk Nikki Rogers announced that a rabies clinic was held Aug. 23. The event was funded by the Trenton Indian Service Area. Twenty-five dogs were vaccinated and 22 dogs were licensed.

Tami Richardson from Edward Jones Investments gave the council an update.

Public works director Lyle Lambert told the council that the new fire stage/burn sign is finished and has been installed at the southwest corner of Simard Park. He also reported that alleys and sewers were inspected on Evans Street from Rhea to Flynn avenues.

Lambert also added that no junk lumber is being accepted at the lagoon. Trees and brush are the only items being accepted. No junk lumber, pretreated lumber or other manufactured items will be allowed.

Only one citation was issued last month. It was dismissed.

Greg Hennessy, town counsel, asked for an update on the culverts project. Mayor Dennis Portra said he is still looking for a contractor. Hennessey also asked about nuisance letters related to town and county ordinances. He said he was going to look into property liens as a possible means of enforcement.

A budget resolution was passed, as was a mil levy resolution.

Permits were issued for a fence on Clark Ave. W. and a garage on 5th Ave. E.

The Montana League of Cities and Towns will be holding its next meeting remotely Oct. 6-8. Rogers will be attending.

Rogers told the Community News that she finally received a new computer, paid for with American Rescue Plan Act funds. She said was very pleased with the speed and performance.

“It’s the little things in life,” said Rogers.

The next regular council meeting for the Town of Bainville is set for Tuesday, Oct. 12.